COLOMBIA – The Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that he escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night, as he was heading to the northern department of Cordoba. Petro made the revelation during a cabinet meeting in Monteria, where he said that the threat materialized Monday night as he traveled by helicopter to that […]
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7 Members of Colombian Armed Rebel Group National Liberation Army (ELN) Killed During Operation
COLOMBIA – Seven members of the armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) were killed in a targeted security operation, according to the Colombian president Gustavo Petro. Petro said on Wednesday through US social media company X that he had ordered an airstrike targeting the ELN in the Catatumbo region. He underlined that utmost care […]
Meeting Between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Trump Set for Feb. 3
COLOMBIA – Meeting between the Colombian president Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House will take place on February 3. Petro said at a Cabinet meeting that the fight against drug trafficking will be a main issue during the meeting. Trump announced last week that the leaders would meet at […]
Trump was Planning a Military Operation in Colombia; Gustavo Petro
COLOMBIA – The Colombian president Gustavo Petro said in an interview with El Pais that Donald Trump was planning a military operation in Colombia, just like in Venezuela. “Trump told me in a phone call that he was thinking of doing bad things in Colombia. The message was that they were already preparing, planning a […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls Trump, Possible White House Meeting
USA – Colombian president Gustavo Petro called his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, discussing several issues including drug trafficking. “I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said arrangements for the meeting are being coordinated between US Secretary of State […]